The ongoing economic crisis in the UK has led to a severe 'cost of survival crisis' for families, particularly those on low incomes. With the Bank of England predicting rapid price increases, families are struggling to afford basic necessities. Ella Michalski, a member of Changing Realities, emphasizes that the situation has become a daily challenge, forcing families to make impossible choices about essential expenditures. Recent government measures, like the abolition of the two-child benefit cap and the freezing of rail fares, are viewed as inadequate in addressing the rising costs of food and energy. The newly introduced crisis and resilience fund (CRF) aims to enhance financial stability, but bureaucratic hurdles and lack of awareness among council workers complicate access. Michalski calls for targeted support for families with children and reforms to universal credit, which nearly half of households with children rely on. She urges the government to listen to the needs of struggling families and implement necessary changes.